Ankylosing Spondylitis

Natural ayurvedic cure forAnkylosing Spondylitis

Ankylosing Spondylitis that is also a form of arthritis is really a very painful condition that may adversely affect the quality of life of the patients due to the severe pain. They are unable to carry on with their routine chores and other activities due to the severe pain being suffered by them in their spinal region and other associated parts of the body. Keeping in mind the same fact and to offer a safe and effective cure for this condition, ayurveda has devised certain treatment plan involving use of some therapies.

Natural therapies may be undergone by the patients at the ayurvedic clinics such as Nidanam Wellness Clinic being operated by renowned Dr. Jyotiraditya Agarwal. It is a well-known clinic in the region that is aimed at offering relief from such painful diseases and disorders as well as other health conditions so as to ensure total well-being of the patients. Like all other diseases and disorders, ayurveda focuses on offering total relief from the pain that is caused in the spinal joints as a result of the chronic inflammation.

What Ankylosing spondylitis is?

As already stated, Ankylosing Spondylitis is also a type of arthritis due to which there is inflammation in the vertebral discs. It is caused chiefly due to fusion of some of the vertebrae of the spinal cord. As a result of this, the blood circulation is also affected badly which in turn causes pain and inflammation in the body. Even other parts and structures of the body also start getting affected if this condition is left undiagnosed and untreated for long time.

In most of the cases, the flexibility of the spine is reduced due to which hunched-forward bend to some extents is created in it. In some cases, the ribs also get affected as a result of such unwanted changes in the spine. Consequently, the patients may also experience difficulty in breathing deeply. According to ayurvedic viewpoint, the Ankylosing Spondylitis is caused as a result of the vitiation of the Vata Dosha which in turn affects the Asthi Dhatu or the bones. Hence ayurveda focuses on retaining the balance of this dosha in the body so that this condition may be overcome completely.

Major and common symptoms of Ankylosing Spondylitis

Chiefly, Ankylosing Spondylitis is characterized by pain and feeling of discomfort in the spinal region. In addition to this, it is also accompanied by numbers of other signs and symptoms as listed below.

Patients experience severe pain and stiffness in back

There is pain in the pelvis region in some cases

Patients also complain of feelings of tiredness, exhaustion and fatigue

There is inflammation in the joints

Patients experience severe pain specifically in the morning

Patients also find it difficult to move

Apart from pain, there is numbness as well in the spinal region

Inability to sit straight and properly for long time

Ayurvedic recommendation for Ankylosing Spondylitis

Since the condition of Ankylosing Spondylitis arises in the human body as a result of disturbance in the Vata Dosha therefore it is very much important to retain normal balance for the same as per ayurvedic viewpoint. It is best possible by detoxification of the entire body and at the same use of certain therapies that help in alleviation of the symptoms of this painful condition related to the back and the spinal cord. Chiefly, herbal oils are used under the ayurvedic treatment for Ankylosing Spondylitis. Various clinics practicing ayurvedic medicine including Nidanam Wellness Clinic that runs under the guidance of highly educated and experienced Dr. Jyotiraditya Aggarwal offer ayurvedic treatment in the form of various therapies. At such clinics, the expert personnel and specialists offer massages to the patients in order to retain the flexibility and other functions related to the spine. By getting treatment from a reliable clinic as mentioned here, you may certainly get relieved of the severely painful symptoms associated with this condition.

Effective ayurvedic therapies for Ankylosing Spondylitis

Chiefly, below listed therapies are used under the ayurvedic treatment for ankylosing spondylitis. These are all aimed at offering relaxation to the spine and retain its normal functions.

Abhyangam

The entire body of the patient right from top to toe is massaged with the help of medicated herbal oils. It helps in pacification of the Vata Dosha. The joints get lubrication required for their normal and problem-free functioning.

Kizhi/Podikizhi/Elakizhi/Navrakizhi

All these options involve use of boluses or potlis to be pounded over the entire body or some specific parts of the patients as per their unique needs. The boluses that are made from muslin cloth are heated before pounding the same over the patients’ body. These techniques are used as follows.

Kizhi– Herbs / sand / rice / choornams are used in the boluses.

Podikizhi– Medicated choornam is used in the bolus (potli).

Elakizhi- Herbal leaves are used in the bolus (polti).

Manalakizhi- Sand & medicated powders are used in the bolus (potli).

Navarakizhi– Special type of red rice (Navara rice) & milk are used in the bolus (potli).

In all such techniques, the active ingredients contained in the boluses act directly on the site of application and hence offer great relief from pain and inflammation. Also it improves the blood circulation and eliminates the toxins.

Pizhichil

With the use of excess of oils, the Vata dosha is pacified and at the same time the muscles are toned and strengthened with this therapy.

Upnaham

Aimed at improvement of blood circulation to stimulate healing and strengthening of the muscles of the back, it involves application of herbal paste over the affected area.

Sneha Basti

In this therapy, medicated oils are used for enema so as to detoxify the colon that is the main seat of Vata Dosha.

Kashaya Basti

Again it involves use of enema with the help of medicated decoction to cleanse the colon.

If you also suffer from Ankylosing Spondylitis, you are advised to readily go ahead with ayurvedic treatment from the same from a trustworthy clinic like Nidanam WellnessClinic and say no to the pain and other relevant symptoms.

You can contact Nidanam Wellness and reach our Dr. Jyotiraditya for targeted treatment for ankylosing spondylitis and other related problems.

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